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Alexandre Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo"
Plot outline by Auguste Maquet

A sweeping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption, following Edmond Dantès as he transforms from wronged sailor to cunning, resourceful Monte Cristo.

Volume IV Chapter 74,75,76
00:30 74 Two days after the Saint-Mérans’ funeral, Villefort insists Franz and Valentine sign the marriage contract; preparations proceed, but Barrois announces Noirtier wishes to see Franz immediately, prompting them to follow him.
21:42 75 Noirtier directs Franz to a document detailing his father's death. The General was killed in a fair duel by a Bonapartist president after refusing their plot. Franz asks the killer's name. Noirtier confesses himself.
45:58 76 Monte Cristo visits the Danglars, learns of financial losses and broken engagements. Andrea courts Eugénie; Albert appears indifferent. Danglars favors Andrea, hinting at Fernand’s scandalous past in Greece.

Main Characters of Volume IV
Edmond Dantès / Count of Monte Cristo – Brilliant, resourceful, and vengeful; uses intelligence and disguise to manipulate events and punish wrongdoers.
Baron Danglars – Ambitious, greedy, and scheming banker; morally corrupt and self-serving.
Gérard de Villefort – Calculating, ambitious prosecutor; obsessed with reputation and hiding family secrets.
Madame de Villefort – Cold, manipulative, and ruthless; prioritizes wealth and status over morality.
Valentine de Villefort – Gentle, kind, and virtuous; represents innocence and moral integrity.
Noirtier de Villefort – Wise, strong-willed patriarch; paralyzed but mentally sharp and influential.
Haydée – Loyal, intelligent, and devoted; embodies gratitude and love toward Monte Cristo.
Maximilien Morrel – Courageous, honorable, and passionate; driven by loyalty and love.

Costa's Wordbook
Dignitary n a person considered to be important because of high rank or office (Dig nit tary)
Devotee n a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something (Dev ve tee)
Tenacem propositi virum - latin, a man steadfast in purpose
Marengo - Battle of Marengo, Napoleon’s French forces defeated the Austrians in northern Italy, solidifying his power as First Consul.
Austerlitz - Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon’s decisive victory over Russian and Austrian armies, considered his greatest tactical triumph.
Eo rus - latin, I go to the country; In context, the quote on Voltaire to convey a desire for a simple, peaceful death in the countryside, away from pomp and grandeur.
Trestle n a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a table top (Tressel)

hoar frost n a greyish-white crystalline deposit of frozen water vapour formed in clear still weather on vegetation, fences, etc
Deliberation n long and careful consideration or discussion

Sappho - an ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, flourishing in the 6th century BCE and renowned for her passionate and personal poetry
Thalberg - Sigismond Thalberg, an Austrian composer and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century
Cavatina n a short operatic aria in simple style without repeated sections (ita, Ca va tina)

Complete Features
Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

Milestone
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content

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